Espresso Machine Rejuvenation
In the late 1990s, Starbucks licensed the rights to a model of espresso machine from Saeco, an Italian espresso machine builder.
The resulting machine was a well-built, Italian-made machine called the (Saeco) Starbucks Barista.
I picked one up off of Marketplace in need of some attention. Scroll through to see the transformation, including decalcifying the boiler, painting, and reassembly!
80's Motorcycle Restoration
Full strip and rebuild of 1983 Suzuki GS850G, engine work, bodywork, electrical, and automotive painting.
Saint Paul Syrup
Tapping a variety of Silver and Sugar Maples around a friend’s property in St. Paul, and boiling off the sap to make maple syrup.
Learning to Powdercoat
Powder coating is a process wherein a durable plastic based coating is sprayed in a powdered form with an electrified application gun that creates a static charge, helping the dry powder to cling to a bare metal surface.
It’s then baked to flow out, and is more durable than paint. I chose to learn on some truck wheels!